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Cross C-Series Rollerball Review
  • Jun 13, 2011

Cross C-Series Rollerball Review

Cross Century II Masquerade Peacock Ballpoint Pen Review
  • May 4, 2011

Cross Century II Masquerade Peacock Ballpoint Pen Review

This will be the first-ever review on this blog done by someone else in the Goldspot office besides Tom. Jess decided that she loves her "Peacock" so much, she had to let everyone know! This is her first-ever pen review :   The Masquerade Peacock ballpoint pen by Crossis inspired by mystery and romance of a masked ball from the Art Nouveau era. The swirling peacock feather pattern shimmers over the...

4 in 1 Review - Pen, Leather, Paper and Ink
  • Mar 4, 2011

4 in 1 Review - Pen, Leather, Paper and Ink

We here at Goldspot pride ourselves as a full-service store for writers and those inspired by fine-writing. And as such, instead of reviewing each of these products separately, I decided to review them together, because their qualities compliment each other in ways that our pens and accessories often do.Story of the Libelle Brass ChromaticOne day a week or so ago, our esteemed manufacturers of...

Detailed Preview of Visconti's Declaration of Independence Pen
  • Jan 14, 2011

Detailed Preview of Visconti's Declaration of Independence Pen

The initial response and buzz surrounding the release of Visconti's anticipated Declaration of Independence Limited Edition pen is suggesting that this will be one of Visconti's biggest pen releases...ever. Here are some sneak peak photos and details about the pen you may not have known.   Commemorating a pivotal moment in our Nation's history, along with the history of the modern world, the...

TWSBI Diamond 530 Fountain Pen Review
  • Jan 3, 2011

TWSBI Diamond 530 Fountain Pen Review

The heralded TWSBI Diamond 530 is a fountain pen born out of input of the Fountain Pen Network community. The Taiwanese manufacturers aimed their design as a pen for fountain pen enthusiasts. And their aim was true, as the Diamond 530 demonstrator was voted as the Goldspot Pen of the Year for 2010.The one question on many pen enthusiasts may be, "what is a TWSBI?" Sure, it's not a brand name like...

News on The ACME Beatles Collection 2011
  • Nov 19, 2010

News on The ACME Beatles Collection 2011

"Here comes the ...."Pens! Do-do-do-do...On the heels of the Apple announcement on Tuesday that brought the Fab Four on to iTunes, ACME has released more information regarding their new Beatles Collection that is due to debut sometime in 2011.At this moment, the Beatles Collection of ACME writing instruments will consist of the following: 9 limited edition rollerball pens, one for each year the...

The Cartridge Vs. The Converter
The Cartridge Vs. The Converter
  • Nov 12, 2010

The Cartridge Vs. The Converter

Many times you will hear of a fountain pen commonly offered with the cartridge / converter filling system. This means that the fountain pen can either accept disposable ink cartridges or use the refillable, screw-type converter that can draw ink from a bottle. My intention of this article is to pit the both of them in bloody battle and see who would triumph gloriously.Just kidding, but I did want...

New Pen Buying Guide
  • Oct 1, 2010

New Pen Buying Guide

With our Pen Trunk Show weekend coming up next week (Oct 9th & 10th), we thought it would be helpful for those attending to get a few pointers from the experts when it comes to buying a new pen. Even the connoisseurs might pick up a tip or two when coming in to search for the perfect pen.We here at Goldspot like for our customers to have the most knowledge up front so they can make an informed...

Retro 51 Harley Davidson Flathead Pen Review
  • Sep 27, 2010

Retro 51 Harley Davidson Flathead Pen Review

Git yer motor runnin'. Retro 51 presents their licensed Harley Davidson line of pens, which are inspired by the brand's motor-head aesthetics. Don't take it for granted if you're not a fan of the motorcycle, these pens are much more than just a renown name. Take the Flathead pens for example. These compact ballpoint pens go beyond the biker appeal.The Flathead is a great take-along pen. Small...